WEST MIFFLIN AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL

West Mifflin Area MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the West Mifflin Area SD school district, located in West Mifflin, PA with about 1,003 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 65 teachers, West Mifflin Area MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

West Mifflin Area Middle School, located at 81 Commonwealth Avenue in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, serves the local community as a core educational facility within the West Mifflin Area School District. The school is dedicated to supporting students during their transitional adolescent years, focusing on building a foundation for both academic growth and social development. By providing a structured environment, the middle school emphasizes the transition from elementary schooling to the more rigorous expectations of high school, preparing students for the curriculum and challenges they will face in the future.

The institution places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage in a variety of academic disciplines and extracurricular opportunities. Beyond standard classroom instruction, the school strives to promote character development and community involvement, aiming to produce well-rounded individuals. Through its commitment to faculty-student collaboration and district-wide educational standards, West Mifflin Area Middle School plays a pivotal role in shaping the local student body’s educational trajectory.

For more information, contact West Mifflin Area MS at (412) 466-9131 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

81 Commonwealth Ave
West Mifflin, PA 15122-2698
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WEST MIFFLIN AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Mifflin, PA with about 1,003 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,003
Teachers:
65.65
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,003 students

White
63.5%
Black or African American
23.1%
Two or more races
10.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
Asian
1.1%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.